• Abe's of Maine

Abe's of Maine

Overview

Abe's of Maine has a rating of 4.68 stars from 14,942 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Abe's of Maine most frequently mention customer service, free shipping, and shopping experience. Abe's of Maine ranks 4th among Camera sites.

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Positive highlights

  • Customer service was great, fast shipping, and the item is great.
  • Very clear and informative shopping experience that enable me to make an informed purchase.

Critical highlights

  • Then I was told it was an "import model" no warranty, no battery, etc.
How would you rate Abe's of Maine?
Top Positive Review

“Making this decision on what camera to buy and then...”

John L.
7/11/20

Making this decision on what camera to buy and then finding the $$price has been overwhelming and not a lot of fun, until I clicked on ABES of MAINE and spoke with Ted. He was a great help, unlike other COs customer service people, I felt he understood my needs and had my best interest in what I needed.Treat someone the right way and they will use your services again, Thanks again Ted

Top Critical Review

“Bait and switch masters”

Murali S.
1/3/24

Sell import models with the marking on the camera in Japanese. Never mention this on the website. Mention it as an after the fact when they call you to confirm the purchase. Charge 10% return fee. Would have been stuck with a useless camera and lens if i hadn't read the reviews and cancelled the order at the last minute. All their sales and promos are a bogus- they are for import models with no batteries, no warranties and all camera markings in a foreign language.

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customer service (56) shopping experience (19) import model (5)
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Anya R.
1 review
21 helpful votes
June 9th, 2020
Verified purchase

It took many days and many emails before it was correctly sent to the right address and then there was a minor mistake. The person kept wanting to call and talk, presumably to sell me more things but I don't have a phone so suggested using messenger on the internet but that wasn't good enough for him. Later I saw where several other places had the same camera with guarantee for about the same price. It did finally arrive about a month after I ordered it.

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Jalen G.
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020
Verified purchase

The products I received were great quality and at a fair price. However, they show the prices cheaper online, then once you order they call to notify you that you ordered the international version(which they do not even have in stock). So obviously I switched to the U. S. version which is the same price as all the other stores. So, overall it wasn't an unfair price, but pretty sneaky on their end.

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DAVID B.
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
November 25th, 2019
Verified purchase

rude, sold me an upgrade that was included in other online stored, yet I paid extra! I was dumb to buy from you

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David M.
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 14th, 2020
Verified purchase

Promo codes didn't work. There was an upscale call after the sale that contained inaccurate and misleading information that required multiple calls to customer service to iron out. The TV itself was initially disappointing and there is a no return policy so you are stuck with whatever you order. I would not buy a TV online again.

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2 reviews
7 helpful votes
January 29th, 2019

Had the opportunity to go to the "store" since I live 15 miles away... this a bad setup... not a store at all, just a bunch of offices & storerooms. No stock or display cases or anything that would suggest a legit business. They could not upsell me (they tried) as I knew exactly what I wanted. ALL their merchandise is grey market or used, hence the low prices. As long as you go in with your eyes wide open and don't need the usa warranties it's not a bad deal, but never and I mean NEVER buy anything online from these people

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George S.
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2017
Verified purchase

Saved money! Lots of uptalk after seeing a low price. Took out an extended warranty but received no documentation. $400 delivery charge for a TV.
I would never buy from them again

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Carol F.
1 review
4 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

The price was different than told and had to call back to get part of my order sent. Disatisfied with salesman.

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Mohammad S.
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 19th, 2020
Verified purchase

None of the coupon codes worked. Got to checkout 3 separate times and each time it just closed unexpectedly. Last time it worked. Thank you

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William M.
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2020
Verified purchase

I am very happy with the product, but... Your on-line product pricing is misleading. Your advertised price for the Nikon D500 and Nikkor 16-80mm lens was $1,839.00. This was hundreds of dollars less than any other Nikon retailer. After placing the order, I received an email, asking me to call your store to confirm the order. During this conversation with a sales person, I learned that what I ordered was NOT the Nikon D500 Retail Kit. The price for the "kit" was $2,199.00 - the same as all other Nikon retailers. Then, the sales person sold a "package deal" including several extras at no extra cost. However, when I checked other retailers, I found that their "package deal", offered at the same price ($2,199.00), included more extras. Thus, I felt scammed - a victim of bait and switch.

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Andre P.
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 11th, 2017
Verified purchase

Great price on TV'S, hope I Experience a great shipping experiences, can't wait for my new set. I was informed that I was to receive white glove deliver, when my TV was deliver they would not even take it out of the box, they took the top cover off just enough to plug it up to see it turn on while sitting on floor, informed me that's all they are required to do.
Also when I purchased online the shipping was to be free, them I was informed that I needed to pay an additional $388.00 for Insurance and handling, I still have bad taste about the whole deal, just not happy on how your company does business.

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Judy W.
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 7th, 2019
Verified purchase

The extra screen toco firm credit card info was a pain in the neck. Hard to get numbers to appear correctly. Not sure order even went through.

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William F.
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 25th, 2017
Verified purchase

I added "expedited shipping" to my order at an additional cost of $129. I could find no description of how much sooner I can expect delivery than the standard, free shipping of 7-14 days. I called customer service to get that issue addressed, was on hold for 18 minutes and had to hang up because of an appointment. So I feel that my experience so far has been less than satisfactory, hence, my lower rating.

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Robert S.
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 30th, 2020
Verified purchase

The LOYALTY15 code did not work. It was supposed to work. That is way I am not satisfied with my shopping experience.

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Michael T.
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 6th, 2017
Verified purchase

I ordered another TV a couple weeks ago from Abes ... but the screen was shattered. I Pray this one makes it :)

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Mike B.
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 10th, 2017
Verified purchase

Great products, great stock, and great prices

Did not appreciate the constant up
selling by a sales associate.

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Mike N.
8 reviews
20 helpful votes
May 28th, 2017
Verified purchase

I let myself get suckered in by a bait switch scam. I did ultimately get a decent tv at a decent price. But I didnt get what I wanted and could and should have bought it locally for the same price.

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Yvonne G.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 8th, 2017
Verified purchase

Your website is not easy... ask a question via contact and never heard back... still dont really know will this lense fit my D5300

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